Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers is $232,140 a year. About 1,350 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($232,140). Alaska ranks 9th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Alaska
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59,130 |
| 25% of workers | $185,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $232,140 |
| 75% of workers | $369,150 |
| 90% of workers | $369,150 |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $232,240 | 1,270 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $91,150 |
| Commercial Pilots | $100,120 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $88,230 |
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